About Us:

Established in 2000, The Meat & Wine Co has a unique atmosphere and ambiance which is dedicated to our African heritage whilst still having reference to Australian surroundings. Our restaurant forms part of a vibrant, passionate and dynamic national team.

About the Role:

Due to continuous growth of our business, we are looking for highly skilled Larder & Salad Chef ready for an immediate start. If you are competent in salad, pans and frying and ready to take your career to the next level, then this is the prospect for you!

You will be responsible for maintaining a high service standard while observing our company culture and values. All applicants will be trained and will report to the Head Chef.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Consistently prepare dishes to a high level of quality and presentation.
- Understand and contribute to all facets of the kitchen, including hot, cold, larder and pastry (as required).
- Liaise regularly with front-of-house staff to communicate availability of menu items.
- Uphold a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and storage areas.
- Ensure stock is rotated and waste is minimized.
- Monitoring the stock of cooking ingredients.
- Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Manager-On-Duty.

What you will need:

To be successful in this role, you must have:

- 2 or more years’ experience working within the food industry as Larder cook/chef.




- A minimum Certificate III Commercial Cookery Qualification or other relevant Diploma would be advantageous.
- Food Handlers/Hygiene Certificate preferred.
- Attention to detail and exemplary food presentation standards.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of the team.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Adaptable and able to work in high-volume work environment.
- In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
- Flexible availability over a 7-day rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

What You’ll Get:

- Competitive Salary.
- Wages paid weekly.
- Great Staff Discounts.
- Ongoing training opportunities.
- Rewarding career opportunities.
- And much, much more!

Our busy restaurant is conveniently located in Parramatta and forms part of a large national group offering continued career growth and development.

If you consider yourself the best fit for this role and meet the above listed criteria, hit the 'Apply' button now!

*Due to high volume of our business, only successful candidates will be contacted.

*No recruitment agencies please.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Advantages:

- Employee mentoring program
- Free food
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Application Question(s):

- Please list times and days available to work

Education:

- Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:

- Larder section: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Larder Chef (Parramatta)
🏢 The Meat and Wine
📍 Parramatta